How many countless people have misplaced or needed to correct a birth certificate? The fact is if you need to get your Illinois birth certificate replaced, there are various ways to go about getting it, including online ordering, getting your birth certificate in person, ordering via fax and ordering via mail service. You will need to have certain documentation to make sure that you are who you say you are. You will also need to make sure that you are getting an official copy of your birth certificate, which includes the raised, embossed state seal.
Go In to Get Your Birth Certificate
If you opt to go the old-fashioned route and order your Illinois birth certificate from the Illinois Department of Public Health, the average wait time is up 2 business days from the date the request is received. You can get a copy from the actual Illinois Department of Public Health in the county in which the birth occurred. You will need to collect the necessary documentation and request your information from Division of Vital Records Office, 605 W. Jefferson St., Springfield, IL.
If you do request a replacement birth certificate, you must be the authorized registrant or the person whose name appears on the birth certificate, a parent or guardian, a legal representative such as a district attorney or law enforcement agent acting in the line of duty, or an adoption agency verifying live birth. The fee for obtaining your birth certificate in this manner is $15.00.
Ordering Online
Like many other states, Illinois utilizes VitalChek for their online birth certificate order processing. This method is quick, received within 3-5 business days, but expensive. The state of Illinois’ normal fee is $15.00. You must also pay an additional $8.50 handling fee plus a $19.50 fee for UPS service inside the continental United States. If you are ordering from an international location, additional fees still apply. You will still have to provide supporting documents that prove your identity to get your replacement birth certificate.
Faxed Ordering
You can request an official copy of your birth certificate as well. Although available, this is not the most ideal way to order your birth certificate. The sensitivity of the documents that must be submitted makes it much less desirable to order your documents via fax. The option is open to you and will cost $15.00, plus the additional handling and UPS fees. Faxed orders can be sent to 217-523-2648
Requesting by Mail
There is always the option of ordering your Illinois birth certificate via snail mail. You will need a copy of a valid photo identification card and you must be the named person on the birth certificate or the parent or guardian of the person named on the birth certificate. You will also have to process your request via check or money order. Send requests for mail certified copies of your Illinois birth certificate to Illinois Department of Public Health Division of Vital Records 605 W. Jefferson St. Springfield, IL 62702-5097. The fee is $15.00 plus a $12.00 UPS fee. UPS will not deliver to post office boxes so you will need to list a physical address.
While there are several different methods for obtaining your Illinois birth certificate, your time, method of payment and fee amount will depend on how you would like to receive it. You can order your birth certificate online, via fax, via mail or go in and request a copy in person.
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